Did you know that you can buy scratch & dent convertible tops for a fraction of the price? Well, "scratch and dent" might be too harsh of a term. These tops look good and work well, but have some minor flaws. … [Read more...] about Heard of ‘Scratch & Dent’ Convertible Tops?
Repair Dashboards with Vacuum Forming
Most auto upholstery shops repair vehicle dashboards by either installing a replacement dash pad or covering the old one in new foam and vinyl. However, there is a third option that’s all too often overlooked – sending out your customer’s dashboard for thermo vacuum forming. … [Read more...] about Repair Dashboards with Vacuum Forming
6 Ways to Transform Plastic into Chrome
Leather and chrome have adorned car interiors for nearly a century. For good reason too – the combination looks great. In recent years, however, automakers looking to cut costs have swapped chrome accents with bland plastic substitutes. Remember when the dials on car radios were chrome? Now they’re plain black. What a shame! If you’re working on an interior that you’d like … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Transform Plastic into Chrome
Katzkin-Rawlings Baseball Seat Covers
Baseball fans brace yourselves, the MLB postseason is finally here! And with it comes the usual fun and excitement of ace pitching, clutch hitting and game-changing runs. For auto upholstery shops, there’s also the added bonus of selling baseball-inspired leather interior kits – sold by Katzkin and officially licensed by Rawlings. … [Read more...] about Katzkin-Rawlings Baseball Seat Covers
What’s Your Type of Upholstery Shop?
Auto upholstery isn’t a uniform industry where all shops look the same, work the same or even charge the same. It’s comprised of independent businesses – mostly mom and pop operations – that put in long hours and a lot of hard work to stand out. While some shops do general repairs, others focus solely on restyling, hot rod interiors or motorcycle seats. Most operate out of … [Read more...] about What’s Your Type of Upholstery Shop?
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